Spring hunter education classes set

Local hunter education classes for Spring of 2013 have been scheduled.

If you were born on or after January 1, 1949, you are required to have a hunter safety card before you can purchase a hunting license.

Youth classes, for students 17 and younger, will be held March 18, 20, 22 and 23.

Students 18 and older should attend the adult classes scheduled for March 25, 27, 29 and 30.

Courses will be from 6 until 9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the Saturday session lasting from 8 a.m. until noon.

Students must attend all sessions for their class. There is no charge for the sessions.

Classes will be held in the South Conference Room of the Ross Aragon Community Center located at 451 Hot Springs Boulevard.

The range day for both classes will be held on Saturday, March 30. Youth class students will be finished no later than 10 a.m. on range day.

All programs, services and activities of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife are operated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Don Volger at 264-2197. To assure that the Parks and Wildlife can meet special needs, please notify Volger at least seven days before the class.

Class size will not be limited and no pre-registration is required unless you need accommodations due to a disability.

These courses are sponsored by the Pagosa Springs Police Department in conjunction with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife with support from the Friends of the NRA.